How to find cheap flights to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
£526 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Southwest Florida International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to RSW, the lowest fare is £326.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Fort Myers, where Southwest Florida International Airport is located.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Fort Myers. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are usually cheaper. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Southwest Florida International Airport.
Best time to go to Fort Myers
May is typically the cheapest month to board a flight to Fort Myers.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to RSW.
Travel to Fort Myers in March if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to RSW, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to go is October. Book your plane tickets to Fort Myers then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 25ºC and 33ºC, August is when Fort Myers is warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 10ºC to 24ºC.
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With three days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Fort Myers.
The wettest time of year is August. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around 23 days of rainfall.
Flying to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): What you need to know
Offering direct flights to Southwest Florida International Airport, these airlines make getting to Fort Myers nice and easy:
Alaska Airlines is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 81% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a smart pick when booking your RSW plane ticket.
When you touch down at RSW, you'll be in the UTC-5 timezone.
Be curled up in bed shortly after your flight to RSW. Choose one of these stays close to Southwest Florida International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Southwest Florida International Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This percentage shows how often flights from RSW arrive without running late.
Getting to central Fort Myers from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Central Fort Myers is about 27 kms (17 miles) from RSW.
You'll reach the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to RSW.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour.
Fort Myers makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to help get you started:
Fort Myers highlights
Step off your flight to Fort Myers and make your way to these well-known attractions:
Edison & Ford Winter Estates: Offering a great first impression of all the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) southwest of the centre.
The Berne Davis Botanical Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Fort Myers. This park is roughly 0.80 kms (0.50 miles) southwest of the centre.
Calusa Nature Centre and Planetarium: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 6 kms (4 miles) southeast of the centre of Fort Myers.
How to get to Lehigh Acres from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW)
Setting out for the nearby city of Lehigh Acres? It's about 24 kms (15 miles) from RSW. It'll take you around 25 minutes to drive there.
Plan for a journey time of roughly 3 hours 55 minutes when making your way to Lehigh Acres on public transport.
Travelling from Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to North Port
North Port is around 72 kms (45 miles) from Southwest Florida International Airport. If that's where you'll be staying, the ride by public transport takes about 6 hours 55 minutes.
By car, the trip takes roughly 1 hour.
Explore more of the United States
The United States has plenty more waiting for you. Keep going to Miami, located around 177 kms (110 miles) southeast of Fort Myers. Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami have to be on your to-do list. Miami International Airport (MIA) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Tampa is another standout destination in the United States and is roughly 177 kms (110 miles) northwest of Fort Myers. Hit some of the best spots right away at Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park. Tampa International Airport (TPA) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
Roughly 225 kms (140 miles) north of Fort Myers, Orlando brings even more to your adventure. Some of the best reasons to visit include Hogwarts, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Jurassic world. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is the most convenient way to arrive here.